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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The discovery of Dysosmobacter welbionis J115T was reported by the research team at the Catholic University of Louvain in 2020. D. welbionis is said to be found in up to 70% of the healthy population.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[With the World Health Organization projecting that the global population age 60 and older will increase from 1 billion in 2020 to 2.1 billion by 2050, along with the economic burden of chronic conditions.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA["P³ Hydrolyzer optimizes plant and whey protein bioavailability by enhancing the release of essential amino acids (EAAs) during the critical two-hour window following exercise known as the “anabolic window”,” explains Mark Walin, SVP of Business Development & Marketing, BIO-CAT]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The beta (plant) MOS derived from coconut inhibited the growth of several pathogenic bacteria in vitro, including E. coli and K. pneumoniae.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[When humans consume milk fat globule membranes (MFGMs) and extracellular vesicles (EVs)  in whey-based supplements, sphingolipids may act as building blocks for the synthesis of lipids to form membranes, produce energy, and support cell signaling]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Low-dose, high-phenolic extra virgin olive oil improves cholesterol more effectively than higher-dose, low-phenolic oil, according to new research conducted in Greece]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[A pilot RCT suggests that combining BCAA supplementation with exercise may significantly improve physical performance, reduce fatigue and alleviate depressive symptoms in older adults.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Four weeks of supplementation with a fermented milk product containing Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus CNCM I-3690 may protect the gut microbiota from stress.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[“The existence of Phytobacter sp. RSE02 within the rice seeds suggests a mutualistic relationship with its host and raising important questions about the potential transfer of beneficial traits from plants to human through rice consumption," according to researchers from the University of Calcutta and Visva-Bharati.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Folate consumption can reduce risk of premenstrual symptoms, although this may depend on individual genetic profiles.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Damage to the skin's extracellular matrix, particularly collagen, leads to visible skin changes such as pigmentation, thinning of the skin barrier, accelerated formation of wrinkles and loss of skin elasticity.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Mulberry leaves are rich in 1-deoxynojirimycin (DNJ) - a compound which plays a role in suppressing post-meal blood glucose elevation. ]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Regular walnut consumption is linked to a reduced prevalence of CVD and T2D, healthy aging, as well as cancer prevention]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[“The results of this 12-wk, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study add to the body of evidence of the antidepressant effects of a saffron extract (Affron) but in a population of generally healthy adults with subclinical depression,” the researchers reported.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Zest recently teamed up with the Memory Lab at the University of Cambridge to launch a new app-based test to measure brain health.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Metabolic syndrome is a condition characterized by central obesity, hypertension and disturbed glucose and insulin metabolism. The syndrome has been linked to increased risks of both type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The research found that increased Cutibacterium across multiple body sites was consistently associated with more positive mental wellness.]]></image:caption>
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